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SUMMARY: Process inbound A/P invoices. Enter and post approved vouchers, credit memo and debit memos. Process expense reports. Prepare various accounting reconciliations and schedules. Prepare journal entries with appropriate backup documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Opens A/P mail, scans into Concur software for processing.
• Receive electronic A/P invoices, label, route in Concur software, and save.
• Ensure correct vendor, G/L account coding (including division & department), period, currency, due date and customer designation if appropriate. Invoices should be processed and routed to appropriate managers for approval within 24 hours of receipt.
• Maintains accurate electronic filing system for invoices, and approval documentation daily.
• Code all FedEx bills, enter in Apprise and reviews disputes from Veriship to ensure we received appropriate credits.
• Processes monthly cell phone and internet bills with department allocation.
• Enter and reconcile invoices related to incoming inventory including product invoices, agent handling fees, duties and brokerage, ocean freight and trucking invoices. Resolve any discrepancies with the Warehouse Supervisor or Purchasing Specialist.
• Enter vouchers from weekly agent wire packet by Friday of each week.
• Reconcile invoices for POE and Direct Import shipments. Prepares write-off forms to be processed by A/R Specialist.
• Reconcile various balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly. Prepares schedules for these accounts according to the timeline on the month-end checklist.
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and submit them to Senior Accounting Manager for review and posting.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Education and/or Experience: *Associate Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Someone looking to pursue a four-year degree in Accounting or related field a plus.

*Language Skills: *Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence, routine reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively interact in one-on-one and small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

*Reasoning Ability: *Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

*Analytical Skills: *Ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts, and find a logical solution. Skills include: logical reasoning, critical thinking, communication, research, data analysis, and creativity.

*Other Skills and Abilities: *Must be able to tactfully deal with various personalities throughout the co